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"The Keever's Plant Based Tribe"
A Facebook page dedicated to coming together to learn more about a whole foods plant based lifestyle, meeting likeminded friends and sharing tips and recipes as well as Live talks by Dr. Keever and his wife Amy- we are an inclusive, meet you where you're at group, coming together for the greater good!
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Forks Over Knives - Documentary with science based research with leading plant based physicians explaining the why and how of plant based eating and reversal of heart disease as well as other diseases.
The Game Changers- Documentary on plant based athletes and how strong the body becomes with a whole food plant based diet- is not graphic but has some adult content not suitable for children.
Making Heart Attacks History: Caldwell Esselstyn at TEDXxCambridge 2011 -a quick but thorough video showing the science behind Dr Esselstyn's case study of the only patients shown to halt and reverse heart disease.
PlantPure Nation -Documentary following activists, including Dr. Campbell, as they fight corporate lobbyists and promote and benefits of a plant-based diet. Found on You Tube.
Plant-strong & healthy living: Rip Esselstyn at TEDxFremont - Rip's first hand experience with an immersion helping his fire fighter family stop heart disease.
Cowspiracy - The impact of animal agriculture on the environment and the huge problem with sustainability. (graphic)
Movies & Videos
Websites
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Plant Based Juniors - Founded by Whitney and Alex, both dietitians and Moms. Their combined resources, articles and you tube channels offer a complete guide to plant - based prenatal and pediatric nutrition.
T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies - From the author of The China Study, an in depth study on plant based nutrition as well as recipes, educational classes and other resources. One of the best scientists in whole food plant based nutrition
NutritionFact.org- Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, author, and speaker who has revolutionized plant based eating and the research behind it. One of our favorite WFPB doctors!
Veggie Fit Kids- Started by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, a pediatrician, wellness coach and Food for Life Instructor. She practices out of Nourish Wellness in Yakima, WA.
Dr Caldwell Esselstyn, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease- The leader in reversing heart disease, Dr. Esselstyn led a 20 year study with patients who were named "the walking dead", who suffered from severe heart disease, yet every patient lived to not have another heart episode once following a whole food plant based diet. This site is full of recources, education, and encouraging stories of healing.
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Forks Over Knives- This is a well organized site that offers lots of amazing recipes, free seminars, cooking guides, beginner tips , meal planners and guides. Also check out their app as we use this a lot and its easy to pull up a grocery list and find recipes quickly!
Dr. John McDougall- Dr. John McDougall has so many wonderful resources on his page and most importantly the success stories are just incredible! They even have them organized by categories like blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis etc.
Books
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The China Study- For more than 40 years, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition research. His legacy, the China Study, is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. Dr. Campbell is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. He has received more than 70 grant years of peer-reviewed research funding and authored more than 300 research papers. The China Study was the culmination of a 20 year partnership of Cornell University, Oxford University and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine.
Nourish: The Definitive Plant Based Nutrition Guide For Families- Written by a dietician and pediatrician, an evidence -based, practical resource that explores the benefits of a plant based diet and provides parents with tools they need to feed their families for health and with joy.
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Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition Based Cure- Dr. Esselstyn was a researcher and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic for more than thirty-five years. In 1991, he served as the president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Heart Disease. In 2005, he became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet for more than twenty years. They work together to counsel patients in Cleveland and at the farm in upstate New York where Dr. Esselstyn grew up.
Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes- If you are struggling with blood sugars or diabetes, we don't know a science based book on blood sugars that has helped more than this one. They also offer private coaching as well as a wonderful Facebook page where you can ask others who are going through the same thing about what you need to know more about.
The Starch Solution- Written by Dr. John McDougall, based on scientific research, The Starch Solution is a groundbreaking program that will help you shed pounds, improve your health, save money, and change your life.
Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs- A wonderful overall look on reversing diabetes and lowering blood sugars. This was a great start for us and even though we did need to move onto Mastering Diabetes ( to the left), it is a great start in learning more about what really is the cause of raising blood sugars and the complications from it. It will surprise you!
The Engine 2 Diet:The Texas Firefighter's 28 Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds- Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is familiar to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, TX, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!) he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in this book. With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease- Don't let the title sway you! This is full of research and all that Dr Michael Greger makes on his books and services he donates to charity!
Cookbooks
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Dr. Neal Barnard's Cookbook for Reversing Diabetes: 150 Recipes Scientifically Proven to Reserve Diabetes Without Drugs- We use this cookbook often and has been a major tool for Dr. Keever's reversal of diabetes. Highly recommended!
Plantifully Lean: 125+ Simple and Satisfying Plant-Based Recipes for Health and Weight Loss: A Cookbook- We have so many cookbooks that we love, but this has to be one of our top three! Fantastic meals that don't have tons of ingredients and THE best dairy free ranch recipe out there! The "eggrolls" are amazing!
The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious, Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes- We use this cookbook a lot! If you are wanting to avoid high fats and lower your cholesterol this is a great place to find very tasty options in food!
Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious- We LOVE the plant based burgers in this one and so many of the recipes! Really great choices !
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Plant-Powered Families: Over 100 Kid-Tested, Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes- Kid approved recipes that help involve them and made simple and fun!
